UNNATURAL MURDER Poison In The Court Of James I
Book Details
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Publisher: Phoenix Books
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Author: Anne Somerset
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Language: English
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Published Year: 2003
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ISBN: 0753801981
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Pages: 524
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Binding: Paperback
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Book Condition: Used – Good
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Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
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Availability: In Stock
About the Book
In this compelling work of historical true crime, Anne Somerset examines the notorious Overbury murder scandal of 1615, one of the most sensational court intrigues of the Jacobean era. Set during the reign of James I, the book unravels a complex web of ambition, jealousy, corruption, and political manipulation at the heart of the royal court.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Somerset reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the poisoning of Sir Thomas Overbury and the dramatic investigation that followed. The narrative brings to life powerful courtiers, shifting alliances, and the dangerous interplay between personal passion and political power.
A gripping and scholarly account, this book is essential reading for enthusiasts of Tudor–Stuart history, royal scandal, and early modern political intrigue
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UNNATURAL MURDER Poison In The Court Of James I
UNNATURAL MURDER Poison In The Court Of James I
Book Details
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Publisher: Phoenix Books
-
Author: Anne Somerset
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 2003
-
ISBN: 0753801981
-
Pages: 524
-
Binding: Paperback
-
Book Condition: Used – Good
-
Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
-
Availability: In Stock
About the Book
In this compelling work of historical true crime, Anne Somerset examines the notorious Overbury murder scandal of 1615, one of the most sensational court intrigues of the Jacobean era. Set during the reign of James I, the book unravels a complex web of ambition, jealousy, corruption, and political manipulation at the heart of the royal court.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Somerset reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the poisoning of Sir Thomas Overbury and the dramatic investigation that followed. The narrative brings to life powerful courtiers, shifting alliances, and the dangerous interplay between personal passion and political power.
A gripping and scholarly account, this book is essential reading for enthusiasts of Tudor–Stuart history, royal scandal, and early modern political intrigue
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Book Details
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Publisher: Phoenix Books
-
Author: Anne Somerset
-
Language: English
-
Published Year: 2003
-
ISBN: 0753801981
-
Pages: 524
-
Binding: Paperback
-
Book Condition: Used – Good
-
Dimensions: 19 x 12 cm
-
Availability: In Stock
About the Book
In this compelling work of historical true crime, Anne Somerset examines the notorious Overbury murder scandal of 1615, one of the most sensational court intrigues of the Jacobean era. Set during the reign of James I, the book unravels a complex web of ambition, jealousy, corruption, and political manipulation at the heart of the royal court.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Somerset reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the poisoning of Sir Thomas Overbury and the dramatic investigation that followed. The narrative brings to life powerful courtiers, shifting alliances, and the dangerous interplay between personal passion and political power.
A gripping and scholarly account, this book is essential reading for enthusiasts of Tudor–Stuart history, royal scandal, and early modern political intrigue
